Author:
Davis, Yvonne | Reynolds | Keffer | Miles | Naishtat
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/25/2013 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the preference given by state agencies to goods offered by bidders in this state or manufactured, produced, or grown in this state or in the United States.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
02/13/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to the comptroller's report on the effect of certain tax provisions.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
02/13/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
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Relating to the periodic evaluation of certain exemptions from property taxes and state taxes and the application of the sunset review process to those exemptions.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
02/13/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
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Relating to the repeal of certain tax exemptions.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne | Huberty | Reynolds | Keffer | Naishtat
Last Action:
03/27/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the purchase of iron, steel, and manufactured goods made in the United States for certain state, state-aided, and governmental entity construction projects.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
02/25/2013 H Referred to State Affairs
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Relating to certain duties of employers voluntarily participating in the federal E-Verify program and of the Texas Workforce Commission in regard to the E-Verify program; providing civil penalties.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/15/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to documents filed with certain courts.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/11/2013 H Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Caption:
Relating to the removal of a state or local officer for refusing or directing others to refuse to enforce state or federal law.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for defendants who commit aggravated sexual assault.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/22/2013 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of debt collection agencies and credit bureaus; providing civil penalties; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/24/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to AIDS, HIV, and hepatitis education and testing for inmates, state jail defendants, and employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/17/2013 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to municipal authority to regulate wind turbines in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals and reported to certain health professional licensing boards.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/30/2013 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the certification of certain chief appraisers as registered Texas assessors; imposing a fee.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the reporting of health care associated infections.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/17/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the sale or release of personal identifying information by a state governmental body.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to driving safety courses for minors and adults.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/25/2013 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to drug testing of a person seeking to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/22/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to requirements for regular deputy voter registrars.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the composition of certain regional transportation authority subregional boards.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to authorizing fees deducted from court registry funds.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the initial eligibility requirements for a TEXAS grant for certain economically disadvantaged students enrolling in public institutions of higher education or public technical institutes.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/25/2013 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to restrictions on tax and fee benefits for certain private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries; changing taxes and fees.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Referred to Redistricting
Caption:
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Referred to Redistricting
Caption:
Relating to the composition of the congressional districts for the State of Texas.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2013 7:20AM
Caption:
Congratulating the members of Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas on the completion of their new sanctuary.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
02/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2013 4:26PM
Caption:
Congratulating Emilu Mata of Duncanville on earning a 2013 Texas Legislative Black Caucus scholarship.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
02/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2013 4:54PM
Caption:
Congratulating Nancy Hernandez of Dallas on earning a 2013 Texas Legislative Black Caucus scholarship.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
02/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2013 4:28PM
Caption:
Congratulating Demosthenes Sherman of Dallas on earning a 2013 Texas Legislative Black Caucus scholarship.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
02/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2013 3:59PM
Caption:
Congratulating Kenneth Govan of Duncanville on his receipt of a 2013 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
02/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2013 3:59PM
Caption:
Congratulating Kaliyah Rose of DeSoto on earning a 2013 Texas Legislative Black Caucus scholarship.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/14/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2013 3:09PM
Caption:
Honoring the Democratic women of Texas.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
02/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2013 10:08AM
Caption:
Congratulating Mary Lynn Morris on her retirement from the Dallas Marshal's Office.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne | Alonzo | Anchia | Rose
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 21 2013 9:30AM
Caption:
Welcoming members of the Leadership Southwest Class of 2013 to the State Capitol on March 20, 2013.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
03/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 28 2013 7:37PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Duncanville High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2013 UIL 5A state championship.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/10/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 10 2013 10:34AM
Caption:
Recognizing Bryan Carter of Dallas as the Pastor of the Day for the Texas House of Representatives on April 11, 2013.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne | Giddings | Johnson | Branch | Alonzo
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 8:44AM
Caption:
Congratulating Dr. Wright Lassiter, Jr., on his forthcoming retirement as chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/19/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 19 2013 9:48PM
Caption:
Congratulating the boys' basketball team of Triple A Academy in Dallas on winning the 2013 UIL 1A Division 1 state championship.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/10/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 10 2013 10:15AM
Caption:
Congratulating Paulethia Newson Hunter of Odessa on her 100th birthday.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 26 2013 4:21PM
Caption:
Congratulating Linda H. Smith of Dallas on her selection as a 2013 Esther Awards Program honoree by the Strait Gate Fellowship Baptist Church of Elgin.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/08/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2013 9:34AM
Caption:
Recognizing the Reverend Dr. Patrick R. Rucker of Koinonia Missionary Baptist Church as Pastor of the Day on April 19, 2013.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 26 2013 4:15PM
Caption:
Commending Pastor Bruce Datcher of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth for serving as the Pastor of the Day for the Texas House on April 29, 2013.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/29/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2013 11:14AM
Caption:
Congratulating Bernice Washington on her selection as chair of the board of directors of Texas Health Resources--Presbyterian Healthcare Resources.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/16/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2013 1:25PM
Caption:
Congratulating Captain Dr. TeCora Ballom on her selection as a Women's History Month honoree of the Southeast Dallas Business and Professional Women's Senior and Youth Clubs.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/16/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2013 1:28PM
Caption:
Congratulating Dr. Melanie Belt on her selection as a Women's History Month honoree of the Southeast Dallas Business and Professional Women's Senior and Youth Clubs.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/16/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2013 1:27PM
Caption:
Congratulating Jennifer Manzay on her selection as a Women's History Month honoree of the Southeast Dallas Business and Professional Women's Senior and Youth Clubs.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/16/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2013 2:09PM
Caption:
Honoring Curtis King for his achievements as founder and president of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/16/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2013 10:36AM
Caption:
Congratulating John Clem on being named a 2013 Good Samaritan by the Dallas Baptist University-Oak Cliff Partnership.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/16/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2013 10:38AM
Caption:
Congratulating Dr. Cheronda Steele on her selection as a Women's History Month honoree of the Southeast Dallas Business and Professional Women's Senior and Youth Clubs.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 8:13PM
Caption:
Congratulating Mark Brady on his induction into the DeSoto Independent School District Hall of Honor.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 6:34PM
Caption:
Congratulating Shirley Cooper on her induction into the DeSoto Independent School District Hall of Honor.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 6:53PM
Caption:
Congratulating former superintendent Frank Moates on his induction into the DeSoto Independent School District Hall of Honor.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 6:28PM
Caption:
Congratulating James P. Monkres, Jr., on his induction into the DeSoto Independent School District Hall of Honor.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/20/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2013 9:14AM
Caption:
Honoring Shirley Ison-Newsome on her retirement as assistant superintendent of Division 4 of the Dallas Independent School District.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 6:51PM
Caption:
Commending Vivian Hill for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3055 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 6:52PM
Caption:
Commending Eli Davis for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3056 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/24/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2013 8:30PM
Caption:
In memory of Gwendolyn Swann of Dallas.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 6:49PM
Caption:
Commending Lawson Turner for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3057 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 3:23PM
Caption:
Commending Dorothy Whaley for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3063 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 3:18PM
Caption:
Commending Todd Simpson III for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3003 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 3:57PM
Caption:
Commending Martin Burrell for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3004 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 3:19PM
Caption:
Congratulating Roland Martin on being named Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 9:05PM
Caption:
Commending Nancy Woertendyke for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3046 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 7:52PM
Caption:
Commending Barbara Lewis for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3054 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 8:56PM
Caption:
Commending Nettie Runnels for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3608 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 8:12PM
Caption:
Commending Lakisha Thomas for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 4050 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 6:32PM
Caption:
Commending Lester Rummans for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 4500 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/29/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2013 11:16AM
Caption:
Commending Rita Eason for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 4501 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 6:32PM
Caption:
Commending Don O'Bannon for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 4523 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 6:16PM
Caption:
Commending Tom Ball for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 1038 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 8:40PM
Caption:
Commending Sedonia Kidd for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3065 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 8:55PM
Caption:
Commending Jessica Gonzales for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3077 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 8:33PM
Caption:
Commending Susie Jones for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3607 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 8:34PM
Caption:
Commending W. O. Montgomery for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3602 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 7:44PM
Caption:
Commending Robert Smith for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3601 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 6:33PM
Caption:
Commending Frances Rizo for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3211 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 6:30PM
Caption:
Commending Linda Lydia for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3210 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 6:28PM
Caption:
Commending Rosalind Wooten for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3209 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 7:41PM
Caption:
Commending Ann Hubener for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3207 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 7:40PM
Caption:
Commending LemLem Berhe for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3206 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 8:36PM
Caption:
Commending Shirley Edwards-Brown for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3205 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 8:14PM
Caption:
Commending Shirley A. Layton for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3204 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 8:32PM
Caption:
Commending Betty Pittman for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3200 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 7:54PM
Caption:
Commending Joan Young for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3066 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 8:38PM
Caption:
Commending Millie Williams for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3078 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 8:36PM
Caption:
Commending Eyvern Edwards for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3092 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 8:20PM
Caption:
Commending Tia Finney for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3201 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 8:53PM
Caption:
Commending Patrick De La Garza Und Senkel for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 3202 in Dallas County.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2013 2:49PM
Caption:
In memory of Norman Lee Whitlow of Dallas.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2013 1:13PM
Caption:
Honoring Cedar Hill City Manager Alan Sims on being named Man of the Year by the Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/25/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2013 9:43PM
Caption:
Congratulating Deborah Johnston on receiving a 2012 Sam Winstead Volunteer of the Year Award from the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2013 12:56PM
Caption:
Congratulating Vivian Thompson on receiving a 2012 Sam Winstead Volunteer of the Year Award from the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2013 1:24PM
Caption:
Congratulating Rossi Walter on receiving a 2012 Sam Winstead Volunteer of the Year Award from the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne | Stickland | Turner, Chris
Last Action:
05/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2013 1:27PM
Caption:
Congratulating Charles England on his retirement as mayor of Grand Prairie.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
05/24/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2013 8:19PM
Caption:
Honoring Gaven Norris of Houston for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.